Average Criminal Solicitor salary in the UK

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Solicitor to join our client’s Criminal department at either its Telford or Shrewsbury office. This is a full-time, permanent position. The firm: The firm itself is a modern partnership of solicitors with offices throughout Shropshire. It works servicing a local client base and has an excellent reputation for providing a high standard of client care. The firm offers a transparent progression structure and pays competitively in the market.  The role: To be considered for this Criminal Solicitor role you must be a qualified solicitor who is able to manage your own caseload including complex and sensitive matters ranging from serious fraud and white-collar crime to drug, theft and murder cases. This will require attending Police Station and Magistrates court as a part of the court and police station duty rota along with compliance with relevant case law and SRA/Lexcel regulations. About you  Our client is seeking a Criminal Solicitor who is able to hit the ground running on an array of matters. It is looking for somebody who has worked within a criminal team and who is a Duty Solicitor or willing to train towards this. The firm needs somebody based in Telford or Shrewsbury with a driving license.  On Offer: On offer is a Criminal Solicitor role within a truly supportive law firm. The firm is offering a salary of up to 40k plus bonus, hybrid working, on-site car parking and flexible working hours.  If you are interested in this Criminal Solicitor role, apply online with your updated CV via the link, or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for immediate consideration today! #G2MSS

My client is seeking dynamic, commercially minded qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire office. The successful Criminal Law Solicitor will join a friendly and supportive firm that has established itself as one of the leading Criminal Law firms in the country attracting challenging, high-profile matters across general and serious crime and fraud. The successful candidate will manage a general and serious crime caseload to conclusion. The firm offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience. The firms clients are privately paying thus expect a high level of advice and representation. Their clients expect nothing but the best, a service to be proud to deliver around the clock as a result the successful candidate will be expected to flex to the needs of the business when needed. The Role To provide high quality legal advice, assistance and advocacy for clients of the firm and contribute to maintaining high standards of client care. Key Tasks • Taking client instructions and providing legal advice and assistance.• Managing a caseload of client matters in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, • SRA Code, LAA Contract and SQM requirements.• Undertaking advocacy at Court.• Dealing with existing and new client enquiries.• Undertaking legal research and maintaining legal knowledge through training in accordance with professional training requirements.• Casework and File Management responsibilities as defined in the Quality Manual.• Financial management and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules via Finance Manual.• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s Equality and Diversity Policy.• Maintaining compliant Duty Solicitor status.• Attending out of hours Police Station call outs and Saturday/Bank Holiday Courts as required.• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm. Skills • Strong interpersonal skills• Capable advocate• Strong written communicator • Good negotiator• Good time management, • organisational and compliance skills Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

My client is seeking dedicated Criminal Duty Solicitors to join their Leeds, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Sheffield or London offices. The Firm • My client is a specialist and thriving Criminal Defence firm with offices based in West Yorkshire, Sheffield and London. Staffed by a team of specialist lawyers and support staff, they are dedicated to providing the highest levels of client care and service, across the full remit of criminal matters. They have a reputation for going above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients and we have enjoyed continued success. The Role • This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated and dynamic Criminal Duty Solicitor’s to join their team in all their locations. Managing a busy and challenging caseload, the successful Crime Duty Solicitor will attend on clients at the Police Stations, Magistrates and Crown Courts throughout the locality and prepare cases for trial accordingly. Out of hours work will also be essential and a share of the on-call out of hours police station and court work for both duty and own client will also be required for which you will receive additional remuneration at a very competitive rate. The Candidate • Must be a qualified Solicitor with Crime Duty accreditation.• Must have solid experience in criminal defence matters• Must have strong advocacy skills• Outstanding communication and client care skills.• Work well under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.• Be pro-active, professional and detail orientated.• Able to manage a demanding caseload, with minimal supervision Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial RecruitmentPlease Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.